Erase All Kittens

Don’t worry. There is nothing inhumane about this site. And, if you are a fan of kittens and teaching kids how to code, then you will probably like it.

Erase all Kittens is a game that can be used to teach kids some programming skills. The demo, which is available online, has several levels that scaffold learning to code (HTML and CSS) as the user plays a simple video game in which the goal is to release kittens from their box prisons. Whenever you reach a kitten, you are rewarded with a short video of a cute kitten. Each level is a bit harder, and you learn coding skills such as creating headings and changing colors so that you can more easily navigate.

My 11-year-old daughter was able to play the demo without any help from me. She has a bit of experience with coding, though. Whatever age level you try this with, the user needs to be able to read in order to make the necessary adjustments to the code.

If you want the full game, and you have some tech skills, you can visit this link. Erase All Kittens is currently in beta, so the full version is not currently available to play online. If you want to be notified about any updates, be sure to fill out your information on this page.

H/T to @wfryer for tweeting this link out last week! If you would like to see more ideas for teaching kids how to code, feel free to visit my Pinterest Board on Programming for Kids.